Nu'man
Nu'man is a Muslim boy name meaning “Blessing; comfort, well-being”.
| Meaning | Blessing; comfort, well-being |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نعمان |
| Pronunciation | noo-MAHN |
| Arabic root | ن ع م (n-ʿ-m) — blessing, ease |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nu'man
Nuʿmān comes from the root n-ʿ-m, 'blessing, comfort', and was an old Arabic royal name, borne by the Lakhmid kings of al-Ḥīra. In Islam it was the name of the Companion al-Nuʿmān ibn Bashīr and, most famously, of Abū Ḥanīfa al-Nuʿmān ibn Thābit, founder of the Hanafi school of law.
Is Nu'man a Muslim name?
Yes. Nu'man is a Muslim name meaning 'blessing', borne by Companions and by Imam Abu Hanifa.
Where is the name Nu'man used?
Noman and Nouman are common in Pakistan; Numan in Turkey and the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Nu'man
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Spellings and variants of Nu'man
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nu'man mean?
Nu'man means 'Blessing; comfort, well-being'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Nu'man a Muslim name?
Yes. Nu'man is a Muslim name meaning 'blessing', borne by Companions and by Imam Abu Hanifa.
How do you write Nu'man in Arabic?
Nu'man is written نعمان in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nu'man?
Nu'man is pronounced noo-MAHN.